The R&S®PWC200 plane wave converter is a bidirectional array of 156 wideband Vivaldi antennas placed in the radiating near field of the device under test (DUT). The phased antenna array can form planar waves inside a specified quiet zone within the radiating near field of the 5G massive MIMO base station DUT for realtime radiated power and transceiver measurements.

Class-leading mobile network infrastructure testing solutions to address various needs and to enable the opportunities of 5G. Learn more.

R&S®PWC200 Plane Wave Converter - Product Brochure

radiated conformance testing according to TS 38.141-2, Rel. 16

3GPP defines the Radio Frequency (RF) conformance test methods and requirements for 5G NR Base Stations (BS) in the technical specifications TS 38.141. This application note describes all mandatory radiated RF transmitter tests (TS 38.141-2, chapter 6), according to Release 16.Furthermore, this document provides a brief introduction about the different R&S OTA antenna test solutions and how they are applicable for base station conformance testing. Rohde & Schwarz offers solutions for any test case that is mentioned in this application note.

20-Dec-2019 | AN-No. GFM324

radiated conformance testing according to TS 38.141-2, Rel. 16

3GPP defines the Radio Frequency (RF) conformance test methods and requirements for 5G NR Base Stations (BS) in the technical specifications TS 38.141. This application note describes all mandatory RF receiver tests (TS 38.141-2, chapter 7), according to Release 16.Furthermore, this document provides a brief introduction about the different R&S OTA antenna test solutions and how they are applicable for base station conformance testing. Rohde & Schwarz offers suitable solutions for any test case that is mentioned in this application note.

30-Jun-2020 | AN-No. GFM325

13-Apr-2021 | Press Release | Wireless communications

The latest software update to the R&S PWC200 plane wave converter (PWC) increases measurement accuracy and refines usability thanks to a new calibration method. With these updates, Rohde & Schwarz extends the possible use cases of its innovative 5G massive MIMO base station testing solution in R&D, quality assurance and production as well as conformance testing. While the software will be preinstalled in new units, existing R&S PWC200 units can be upgraded.

Rohde & Schwarz offers a wide range of instruments and systems such as wireless device testers, infrastructure testers, protocol testers, conformance and preconformance testers.

28-May-2020 | Press Release | Wireless communications

Test and measurement specialist Rohde & Schwarz has recently introduced the R&S PWC200, the first plane wave converter (PWC) on the market. Verkotan is the first independent test house to choose this technology to test 5G NR FR1 base stations over-the-air (OTA).

13-Feb-2019 | Press Release | Test & measurement

Rohde & Schwarz will present its test solutions for 5G base stations and the associated massive MIMO antenna arrays and amplifiers at Mobile World Congress 2019. Highlights include signal analysis and signal generation solutions for 5G base station tests in the millimeterwave range and an innovative OTA test solution. It is the first solution worldwide that allows the far-field properties of 5G antenna arrays to be characterized at short distances. A cloud based test solution for automated 5G production tests will also be on display.

11-Sep-2018 | Press Release | Test & measurement

“Accelerate design. Maximize performance.” This is the Rohde & Schwarz motto at the European Microwave Week (EuMW). The company is exhibiting its latest measurement solutions for RF and component testing, A&D, radar and 5G NR. In addition, Rohde & Schwarz specialists will be on hand to share their expertise with visitors in numerous free seminars and workshops.

MWC2018, PWC200, base station testing, BS test, massive MIMO, plane wave converter, sub-6 GHz, antenna testing, near-field test, far-field test, GSMA, Mobile World Congress Rohde & Schwarz presented 5G massive MIMO base station testing at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona.

MWC2019, PWC200, plane wave converter, FR1, massive MIMO, base station test, quiet zone, GSMA, Mobile World Congress Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates precise measurement of far-field properties in the antenna near field at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona.

Discover compact, turnkey, over-the-air (OTA) test solutions to fully characterize your 5G devices and active antenna systems. Read more to be ahead.

08-Feb-2018 | Press Release | Test & measurement

Mobile World Congress 2018: Rohde & Schwarz to present cutting-edge T&M equipment for 5G, LTE-A Pro, IoT and IP security

The demystifying 5G video series discusses main topics related to 5G including requirements, timeline, frequency bands and waveforms. 5G, mmWave, 5G NR, 3GPP, antenna test, conformance testing, over the air, OTA testing, thermal testing, far-field, near-field, EIRP, ATS1000, PWC200 The video discusses various solutions for over-the-air (OTA) testing for 5G NR devices and base stations based on test

The demystifying 5G video series discusses main topics related to 5G including requirements, timeline, frequency bands and waveforms. 5G, mmWave, 5G NR, 3GPP, antenna test, conformance testing, compact antenna test range, CATR, over the air, OTA testing, far-field, near-field, massive MIMO, peak beam, directivity, EIRP, ATS1000, PWC200, WPTC This video answers common questions that arise with 5G over

Learn more about the technical challenges of 5G mmWave (FR2), which opens up a new level of complexity in device development. mmWave frequencies imply measurement challenges that call for new testing approaches. 5G NR in the sub 6 GHz frequency range (FR1) can be seen as a natural evolution of LTE to achieve higher bandwidth and more flexibility on the physical layer in order to realize all the new

Opening virtualized networks with O-RAN demands suitable test and measurement solutions. Rohde & Schwarz offers its industry knowledge and insight to help with this task.

Keynote by Dr. Benoît Derat at AMTA 2020 virtual symposium: Register now to see the video on over-the-air (OTA) testing using plane-wave synthesis.

23-Oct-2018 | Press Release | Test & measurement

From November 13 to 16, 2018, Rohde & Schwarz, one of the leading test and measurement equipment manufacturers, will present its innovations at electronica under the slogan "Accelerate design. Maximize performance."

Massive MIMO Eight things to consider when testing antenna arrays - eGuide